Onibaba (1964)
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While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they learn that Kichi has died, but his wife soon begins an affair with a neighbor who survived the war, Hachi. The mother disapproves and, when she can't steal Hachi for herself, tries to scare her daughter-in-law with a mysterious mask from a dead samurai.
Cast
- Nobuko Otowa - Woman
- Jitsuko Yoshimura - Young Woman
- Kei Satō - Hachi
- Jūkichi Uno - The Samurai
- Taiji Tonoyama - Ushi
- Someshō Matsumoto - Runaway Warrior
- Kentarô Kaji - Runaway Warrior
- Fudeko Tanaka - Old Woman
- Hiroyoshi Yamaguchi - Horse Riding Samurai
- Hiroshi Tanaka - Horse Riding Samurai
Screenplay
- Kaneto Shindo (Screenplay)
Themes
Supernatural Horror and Terror, Demonic Possession and Occult Events, Satanic Exorcism and Dark Deliverance, Supernatural Horror and Terror
Keywords
japan, samurai, jealousy, desertion, hold-up robbery, bamboo hut, survival, murder, black and white, demon, jidaigeki, sengoku period, 14th century
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Onibaba about?
- While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they learn that Kichi has died, but his wife soon begins an affair with a neighbor who survived the war, Hachi. The mother disapproves and, when she can't steal Hachi for herself, tries to scare her daughter-in-law with a mysterious mask from a dead samurai.
- Who directed Onibaba?
- Onibaba was directed by Kaneto Shindo.
- Who stars in Onibaba?
- Onibaba stars Nobuko Otowa, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Kei Satō, Jūkichi Uno, Taiji Tonoyama, Someshō Matsumoto.
- How long is Onibaba?
- Onibaba has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Onibaba?
- Onibaba is a Horror film.
- Where was Onibaba produced?
- Onibaba was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Onibaba?
- The themes of Onibaba include: Supernatural Horror and Terror, Demonic Possession and Occult Events, Satanic Exorcism and Dark Deliverance, Supernatural Horror and Terror.